Zero Waste

Easy Swaps for an Eco-Friendly Kitchen An eco-friendly kitchen is healthier for you and the planet. Plastic is everywhere, and you probably don’t need a reminder of the problems it causes, but let me list a few briefly: is a non-renewable resource produced from fossil fuel feedstock causes land pollution that costs time and money …

“I want you to act as if the house is on fire because it is,” said the young climate activist Greta Thunberg to the decision-makers at the World Economic Forum in Davos on January 24th, 2019. Could this call to being more environmentally responsible be directed at us ordinary people, too? While it’s naïve to …

Recycling isn’t a new concept, yet only 34% of all waste is recycled. “It can be difficult for consumers to understand what materials can be recycled, how materials can be recycled, and where to recycle different materials. This confusion often leads to placing recyclables in the trash or throwing trash in the recycling bin or …

Americans toss more than 133 billion pounds of food into the landfill yearly. Estimates say around one-third of all food produced is wasted. The financial cost of food waste is about $218 billion, according to ReFED.com. Reducing food waste by just one-third would be enough to feed all of the 42 million Americans who face …

In this episode of A Healthy Bite, Manuel Bruscas, author of Real Tomatoes are Ugly shares some enlightening facts about world hunger. Many attribute the hunger problem to availability; however, the world as a whole produces sufficient food. Food Security According to the Food Security Program, there are four dimensions of food security. Physical availability of …

We are all aware of the drain on earth’s resources but maybe we don’t see it in relation to our everyday activities. Take cleaning for example. How often do we consider the environmental impact of single use cleaning products? Our forests are in crisis. Nearly half of all global forests are under threat of deforestation …

Did you know that clothing is one of the most significant environmental problems, along with housing, transportation, and food? Ethical Clothing Options The fashion industry has a detrimental impact on the environment – in fact, according to EcoWatch, Fast Fashion is the Second Dirtiest Industry in the World. All of these recommendations may not suit …

Are electric vehicles actually eco-friendly My 13-year-old son brought up the subject as he is very aware of climate change and myths surrounding our efforts to be more environmentally friendly. After I recorded this podcast episode I began to wonder how much of an impact it would have to drive an electric vehicle. Electric Vehicles …

Today’s podcast is about the charm of being a good gift giver! Clutter drives me crazy so when possible, I prefer to give my family members an “experience” rather than an “object” for gifts. Below are some gifts we have given in the past that are more environmentally friendly. The photo below was from my …

Hey, health-seeking friends! You may not live in Tennessee but I wanted to share some exciting news with you as it has an impact outside of our community. Just like you, we are very concerned about the environment. We frequently write about the zero waste movement in our efforts to bring awareness to our readers …

4 Simple Ways to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint A carbon footprint is the total amount of greenhouse gas emissions that come from the production, use, and end-of-life of a product or service. It includes carbon dioxide, the gas most commonly emitted by humans. A carbon footprint also includes methane, nitrous oxide, and fluorinated gases; which …

The new lighting standards went into effect over a decade ago, in 2007. More recently, the reach of the law was expanded to include incandescent reflector bulbs, candle shape bulbs, and certain other specialty bulbs. Again in 2019, a proposal to withdraw the previous regulation was issued. The New York Times called it America’s Light …

Eight Ways to Make Your Coffee Habit More Eco-Friendly and Help the Environment What are you thinking about when you’re drinking your morning cup of coffee? Not the millions of workers that are being exploited to bring that coffee to your table. Nor the massive amount of water needed to harvest, process, and brew the …

For ethical beauty products and zero waste shopping check out Wild Lavender Spa in Knoxville! Many of you know that I have stepped up my game when it comes to waste reduction. since my first post about the zero waste effort many years ago. That was one of my bigger goals for 2018 as I …

In the Start Here section of this site, you’ll find twelve baby steps to get you on your way towards leading a healthier lifestyle. These are an excellent starting point for someone who is just beginning to focus on achieving the best health possible. The last step in the start here section is to work …

Several things hinder many folks from prioritizing environmental issues such as waste reduction. Let’s look at a few of these reasons and try to see from a different perspective. Reason 1: I don’t have time or money to go green Look, I get it, and I can relate. Just because I write about going green …

Transition your family to follow the 4 R’s: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Rot Ok, so maybe we won’t achieve “zero waste” but in an attempt to reduce waste and be more earth friendly I have listed some suggestions on the subject. Let’s say “Zero Waste Effort” okay? Here’s how you can be the coolest mom …